Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Yohimbine for treatment of xylazine overdosing in a cat.
- Journal:
- Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association
- Year:
- 1985
- Authors:
- Jensen, W A
- Species:
- cat
Plain-English summary
A cat was found to have received too much xylazine, a medication that can cause sedation. To treat this, the veterinarians used yohimbine, which helps reverse the effects of xylazine. After giving yohimbine, the cat's symptoms improved, and it returned to normal. The treatment was successful in resolving the signs of xylazine overdose.
Abstract
Xylazine overdosing was diagnosed in a cat. Treatment with yohimbine, a alpha-2-adrenergic blocking agent, resulted in resolution of clinical signs attributed to xylazine intoxication.
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